Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

The letter opening and prologue (1:1-11) -- Letter opening (1:1-2) -- Prologue (1:3-11) -- The integrity of Paul's ministry (1:12-7:16) -- Why Paul did not come directly to Corinth (1:12-2:13) -- Paul's reflections on authentic ministry (2:14-7:4) -- When Titus arrived in Macedonia : the happy result when the Corinthians respond well (7:5-16) -- The ministry of giving (8:1-9:15) -- Paul's exhortation to finish the collection (8:1-15) -- Titus's mission (8:16-9:5) -- Reflections on resources for giving and the results (9:6-15) -- Paul confronts the malignant ministry of his opponents (10:1-13:13) -- Present or absent, Paul's authority is the same (10:1-11) -- Proper and improper boasting (10:12-18) -- Paul boasts like a fool to stop the false apostles (11:1-12:13) -- Preparation for the third visit (12:14-13:10) -- Closing exhortations, greetings, and benediction (13:11-13)